Injury Report
Atlanta Falcons
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NAME, POS
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STATUS
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DATE
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Out
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Sep 20
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Indianapolis Colts
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NAME, POS
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STATUS
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DATE
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Jabaal Sheard, DE
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Out
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Sep 20
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Darius Leonard, LB
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Out
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Sep 20
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Marlon Mack, RB
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Questionable
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Sep 20
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T.Y. Hilton, WR
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Questionable
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Sep 20
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Jonathan Williams, RB
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Questionable
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Sep 20
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Colts corner kick Kenny Moore II understands this week's challenge every time he plays on the Atlanta Falcons tape.
He immediately sees MVP quarterback Matt Ryan in 2016, adjusting the new creases created by defense coordinators instantly. He sees Julio Jones, a two-time fast, physical two-time All-Pro buyer, and Calvin Calvinley, who gave his second-tier second goal in a 100-meter second match last weekend and highlighted the runners-up. He sees Mohamed Sanu, the perfect complement to Atlanta's home shooters, and he sees the tight Austin Hooper who unleashes the middle of the field.
He helps Moore understand what his teammates have to do to keep Ryan and his buyers under control on Sunday.
"Very talented, very talented buyers," Moore said. "Julio, everybody knows what you brought to the table. We just have to be careful about it."
For Moore and most of Indy's young defenses, the game tapes have it all. Only six players were able to face Ryan closely and personally, and security Clayton Geathers was the only player to experience it in the back seven of the Colts.
Moore knows that adapting to Falcons' potential high-score offensive at the speed of the game can take several series.
However, this is only one potential problem for Colts (1-1). They can also be short term.
All-Pro artist Darius Leonard spent this week on the concussion protocol. Indy's best corner player, Pierre Desir, was practically confined to a bruised right knee. Jabaal Sheard, who played Ryan twice, including defending New England's fifth Super Bowl win, missed eight weeks with a knee injury and returned for a light training Wednesday.
If the defense cannot slow down Falcons buyers, there may be other options.
Indy could suddenly rely on a powerful ground game to control the clock. Colts could have used a highly advanced crossing run to disturb Ryan, as they had done with Phillip Rivers and Marcus Mariota for the last two weeks. Or, perhaps, Falcons's biggest early-season bugaboo: they benefit from turnover.
After taking seven positions last season, Ryan has five this year, including both in the red zone.
Yan It's not the beginning you want, but sometimes it is, R Ryan said in his 11th season. Gerekiyor You need to vent the storm and continue making good decisions and be aggressive. ”
And keep finding Jones and Ridley, Sanu and Hooper.
"This will be a big test," said the colts cornerback Quincy Wilson. "We have to make sure that we stay in our details, that our techniques are in place and that we have not gone through any mistakes."
WORK YELLOW
With Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning, both retired, Colts took advantage of a first-class philosophy that was fashionably impressive.
Indy and Minnesota run in the second half of this season, Marlon Mack ranks third among all runners, and 370 half of Indy is the highest franchise for two games to start in a season since 1971. When the criminal passes.
Nobody comes to mind. All-Pro officer Quenton Nelson holds a hat with the phrase "Run The Damn Ball" in his locker, and quarterback Jacoby Brisset t appreciates the impact of the running game.
Iss Our employees perceive it in front of us and enjoy it when it happens, çalışan Brissett said when he wanted to see the defenses wear out. "They want more running, so they get more running."
DO NOT GO TO ANYWHERE
On the contrary, the hawks ranked 28th in the 65-yard run per game. Devonta Freeman has only 41 yards with no more than nine runs. Freeman had 18 yards and three cars in his first five games, while the Eagles looked fast in last week's win. But since he disappeared twice, Atlanta changed course.
The injuries that derailed Freeman last season do not seem to be a problem either.
Bob He showed the speed, the explosion and the finish, ör said coach Bob Quinn. “He looked stronger in many ways.”
DIRECTION CHANGE
Indy is returning to Lucas Oil Stadium for the first time since August 24, and Andrew Luck has left his fans before retiring.
Players agree that they will look strange without luck on the sideline or on the court.
"I didn't really think about it, but it will be different," said Anthony Castonzo in the long-standing left struggle. "I think it will be a good atmosphere, I think it will rock."
PUNTING DILEMMA
Falcons may be late deciding on the condition of Punter Matt Bosher, who has filtered his crotch in warm before the match last week. Atlanta signed with Matt Wile as a possible substitute in punts and tournaments on the team roster.
Matt Bryant participated in tournaments last week. Wile was in Minnesota in 2018 and Atlanta in 2016.
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